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Upcoming event IAID Welcome Event poster with orientation, lunch, speakers, event topics, venue and two CPD points
Sunday · 2 August 2026

Grand Welcome Event for newly arrived doctors

IAID welcomes new International Medical Graduates joining the Irish health system for an afternoon of orientation, professional guidance, networking, and community connection.

DateSunday, 2 August 2026
Time12:00 PM-4:00 PM
VenueNawab Restaurant, Unit 13 Porters Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Professional learning2 CPD points

What the programme covers

  • Orientation to the Irish healthcare system
  • Ethics, professionalism, and workplace life
  • Training and career progression
  • Research, professional development, locum work, and financial planning
  • Future training pathways for IMGs in the UK

The event includes a complimentary lunch sponsored by IAID.

Milestones & recognition

Service, leadership, and professional recognition

IAID celebrates members whose leadership, regulatory service, professional contribution, and advocacy strengthen medicine in Ireland.

Dr. Waqas Hussain
July 2026 · Appointed

Dr. Waqas Hussain

IAID Vice President Dr. Waqas Hussain was appointed and assumed his position as a Council Member of the Irish Medical Council in July 2026.

Dr. Liqa Ur Rehman
June 2026 · Tenure completed

Dr. Liqa Ur Rehman

IAID marks a historic milestone as President Dr. Liqa Ur Rehman completed his three-year tenure as a Council Member of the Irish Medical Council, serving from 2023 to June 2026.

Dr. Ehtesham Khan receiving the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland College Medal 2026
June 2026 · CAI College Medal received

Dr. Ehtesham Khan receives the prestigious CAI College Medal

The College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland formally recognised Dr. Khan’s significant contributions to anaesthesiology and critical care services, together with his dedicated training support for NCHDs. IAID is proud to have him serve as Chair of its Advisory Committee.

Learning & CPD

A continuing programme of online education

IAID regularly conducts online educational webinars and will continue this programme throughout the year. CPD points are awarded to attendees for eligible sessions, with the points and registration details announced for each event.

IAID webinar programme about navigating the Irish health system, workplace ethics, audit and research
Programme highlight

From arrival to achievement

Practical orientation for IMGs entering the Irish health system.

IAID webinar programme on medical ethics and professional conduct
Programme highlight

Medical ethics and professional conduct

Patient safety, communication, professionalism, and responsible practice.

IAID webinar programme about writing and publishing medical case reports
Programme highlight

Research and medical publishing

Case reports, peer review, journal selection, and professional development.

IAID webinar programme about wills, guardianship and Irish law
Programme highlight

Practical life and family guidance

Specialist-led sessions on legal, family, and settlement matters in Ireland.

Education that continues

Future webinars will continue to cover clinical practice, ethics, research, career progression, professional wellbeing, and practical life in Ireland.

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